Loetz vase unidentified decor ca. 1900

Some production books of the Loetz glassworks survived the eventful history of the company and form the primary source of technical literature for the Loetz glass collection. Unfortunately, some source material has been lost in the historical turmoil. For example, most of the paper patterns of the years 1901-1903 fell victim to a fire. Therefore, not all vases produced have documented patterns or detailed descriptions of decorations. They are thus labeled as “unknown decorations”.
This plastically decorated vase bears such an “unknown decoration”. It is undoubtedly an object of the Bohemian glassworks, evidenced by the engraved signature “Loetz Austria”. However, the decoration of this rare vase is “unknown” as it is not documented in the known technical literature.
This does not affect the quality. The wonderful color gradient and iridescence alone speak volumes. In the truest sense of the word, the sculptural design of the decoration is emphasized. Here the silver oxide threads are applied in relief instead of being flattened as in other phenomenon genres and accentuate the vase shape in a harmonious way.
A vase with similar decoration is described in the reference book “Lötz. Böhmisches Glas 1880 bis 1940”, Hatje Cantz Verlag, on page 125.